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Former nuclear regulators say nuclear not practical for climate action
Former heads of nuclear regulatory agencies and senior government advisors in the US, Germany, France and the UK published a statement outlining why new nuclear reactors – including SMNRs – are not a solution for climate change. Their statement lists 10 reasons why nuclear is not a solution. The first three are: • Too costly…
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News from the US: First “advanced” reactor licence application dismissed
The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) dismissed the licence application for the “first advanced reactor … with full private funding backing for a commercial project” because the application lacked information on safety and other key issues. Read the story HERE. CRED-NB’s take on this story above: In contrast to the US nuclear regulator, In Canada…
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We don’t have time to wait for the emissions-reduction nuclear power could bring
The following article was published on Dec. 9, 2021 by Corporate Knights. Author Angela Bishoff works with the Ontario Clean Air Alliance and has worked with CRED-NB on several national initiatives. We don’t have time to wait for the emissions-reduction nuclear power could bring by Angela Bishoff Nuclear power has become a low-carbon energy choice…
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New video: Uranium and nuclear energy in New Brunswick and beyond
The Dec. 10 webinar featuring Gordon Edwards, Lorraine Rekmans and Tracy Glynn is now on video. Read the NB Media Co-op story for background, the video link and links to further resources: https://nbmediacoop.org/2021/12/12/uranium-and-nuclear-energy-in-new-brunswick-and-beyond-video/
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Climate change will not wait for miracles
This message was sent today to the Canadian Nuclear Association, the lobby for the nuclear industry in Canada: The top five reasons why the Coalition for Responsible Energy Development in New Brunswick (CRED-NB) is not buying your small modular nuclear reactor (SMR) fantasies 5. With 120 other groups across Canada, CRED-NB signed a public statement calling SMRs…
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Moving toward a decarbonized electricity grid
The Conservation Council of New Brunswick hosted a webinar featuring speakers from the Pembina Institute, moderated by the CCNB’s Louise Comeau. The presentations include a comparison of the costs of new nuclear energy vs renewable energy. Recommended. The slides and recording are HERE.
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Wolastoqey Nation claims title to land with key NB Power facilities
On November 30, the Wolastoqey Nation claimed title to parcels of land that includes the key NB Power facilities of the Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station and the Mactaquac Dam. Read the story HERE in the NB Media Co-op. The case will take more than a decade to wind its way through the courts although…
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Video critical of new nuclear reactors for New Brunswick wins environmental journalism award
A video about the plans by NB Power, the provincial government and two nuclear companies to develop more nuclear reactors for New Brunswick has won the annual Beth McLaughlin Environmental Journalism Award. The Conservation Council of New Brunswick presented the award to Susan O’Donnell at the organization’s Annual General Meeting on Nov. 27. O’Donnell is…
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NB Power applies for a 25 Year licence to operate the Point Lepreau nuclear facility to 2047
NB Power has applied to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission for renewal of the licence to operate the Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station (PLNGS) for 25 years, from 2022 to 2047. The nuclear reactor at Point Lepreau is currently scheduled for shut-down in 2040, when it will reach its end of life. The Coalition for Responsible…
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Dec. 10: Panel on uranium and nuclear energy in NB and beyond
CRED-NB is a co-host on the panel organized by the UNB RAVEN project. This is our final webinar for 2021. See the list of excellent speakers and register on the RAVEN website, HERE.
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